Program Manager, Events

Help build a more RESILIENT Alberta for every member.

Are you driven by purpose energized by community impact and motivated to create meaningful change Do you thrive at the intersection of program design community partnerships and experiential events
Were looking for a Program Manager to take a leading role in advancing AMAs Corporate Purpose through our food security this role youll design develop and manage programs and experiences that strengthen trust in the AMA brand support Alberta schools and communities and help mobilize members and partners toward tangible long-term impact.
Working closely with teams across AMA and with partners province-wide youll bring our food security strategy to life through innovative programming including our school Garden studio program community activations and memorable in-person events. AMA is more than a workplace its a community. As part of AMAs Corporate Purpose team youll enjoy:
Competitive salary and flexible benefits.
Employer-paid retirement savings program.
Employee-exclusive discounts on travel insurance memberships and more.
Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
Paid vacation and personal days including a Volunteer Day and Me Day.
Youre passionate about strengthening community connections and driving purpose-driven work.
You excel at program and event planning from big-picture strategy to precise execution.
You love building partnerships and fostering strong collaborative relationships.
Youre creative organized adaptable and ready to pivot when needed.
Lead the development refinement and project management of food security programs that advance AMAs Corporate Purpose.
Design community programs school tools and experiential retail initiatives that strengthen AMAs Practically Family brand.
Collaborate across Corporate Purpose pillars and with the AMA Community Foundation to align school programs food security efforts and community campaigns.
Ensure strong consistent brand expression across all program content events and rapid-response initiatives.
Plan and execute experiential events community activations and in-person engagements that create meaningful connections with members schools and partner communities.
Manage program budgets timelines KPIs staffing needs supplier relationships and vendor coordination.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships across Alberta that advance food security and shared community outcomes.
Work closely with internal teamsincluding Communications Marketing Creative Properties Purchasing Finance Warehouse and Business Intelligenceto deliver integrated programs and campaigns.
Report on program performance analyze trends and prepare post-event evaluations to inform future strategies and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to enhance engagement including member opt-in data acquisition and increased participation from employees leaders and the AMA Board.

Post-secondary education in Education Program Management Recreation Administration or a related field (degree an asset) or equivalent experience.

• 35 years of progressive experience in event planning program development experiential marketing brand management communications or recreation.
• Strong skills in designing educational experiences leading experiential marketing/events and managing vendors and contracts.
• Strategic understanding of food security paired with strong analytical skills to inform program recommendations and deepen community impact.